There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Burundi by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KIS - BJM
3h 46m$521–727Bus via Kigali
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
- Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Bujumburabus
20h 38m$29–98Drive 986.6 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Bujumburacar 986.6 km
17h 22m$141–203Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EDL - BJM
6h 26m$379–1,127Bus
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Bujumburabus
23h 38m$45–51
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to bus via Kigali which costs $28 - $100 and takes 20h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Burundi. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Bujumbura via Busia, Trinity Bus Terminal and Nyabugogo Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 38m.
The distance between Kisumu and Burundi is 716 km. The road distance is 986.6 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Burundi without a car is to bus via Kigali which takes 20h 38m and costs $28 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Kisumu to Burundi, including transfers.
Kisumu to Burundi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Burundi is to fly which takes 3h 46m and costs $500 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Kigali, which costs $28 - $100 and takes 20h 38m.
Kisumu to Burundi bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.
Burundi is 1h behind Kisumu. It is currently 7:36 AM in Kisumu and 6:36 AM in Burundi.
What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Burundi?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Bujumbura via Busia, Kampala, Trinity Bus Terminal, and Nyabugogo Bus Stn in around 20h 38m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–850
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $2–3
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $2–3
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Burundi is 987 km. It takes approximately 17h 22m to drive from Kisumu to Burundi.
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